Description
These Jolly Rancher Candy Apples are a fun twist on the classic caramel apple. The sweet and colorful Jolly Rancher candy coating creates a crunchy, flavorful shell that perfectly complements the tartness of the apple. They’re perfect for a festive treat, Halloween, or any sweet occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith)
- 1 bag (approximately 11 oz) of Jolly Rancher hard candies (mix of colors/flavors)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for a smoother coating)
- 6 wooden sticks or candy apple sticks
- 1/4 cup of water (for melting the Jolly Ranchers)
- Wax paper or parchment paper (for setting the apples)
Instructions
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Prepare the apples:
- Wash the apples thoroughly and dry them well. Insert the wooden sticks into the tops of the apples. Set them aside on a sheet of wax or parchment paper.
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Unwrap the Jolly Ranchers:
- Unwrap the Jolly Rancher candies and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Melt the Jolly Ranchers:
- Add 1/4 cup of water to the Jolly Ranchers. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the candy is fully melted. If you’d like a smoother coating, add a tablespoon of butter to the mixture and stir until melted and smooth.
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Dip the apples:
- Carefully dip each apple into the melted Jolly Rancher mixture. Swirl it around until the apple is evenly coated. Allow excess candy to drip off.
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Cool the apples:
- Place the dipped apples onto the wax paper or parchment paper and let them cool for 15-30 minutes, or until the candy coating has hardened.
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Serve and enjoy:
- Once the coating has set, your Jolly Rancher Candy Apples are ready to serve! Enjoy the colorful and flavorful treat!
Notes
- If the candy coating is too thin, you can melt more Jolly Ranchers and dip the apples a second time for a thicker coating.
- For extra flair, you can sprinkle the apples with edible glitter, sprinkles, or crushed candy once they’ve cooled.
- Keep these candy apples at room temperature. If refrigerated, the coating may become sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 50
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0g